Steamed Shrimp, Asparagus, and Blood Orange Salad

Name: Steamed Shrimp, Asparagus, and Blood Orange Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup blood orange juice, freshly squeezed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 2 teaspoons thyme, fresh chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb medium shrimp, deveined, cleaned, patted dry; 1 blood orange, peeled and sectioned; 16 asparagus spears, fresh, washed & cut in half; 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 cucumber, Cut in half lengthwise and sliced

Servings: persons

½ cup blood orange juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 teaspoons thyme, fresh chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 lb medium shrimp, deveined, cleaned, patted dry
1 blood orange, peeled and sectioned
16 asparagus spears, fresh, washed & cut in half
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 cucumber, Cut in half lengthwise and sliced

1
Whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, thyme, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
2
Ladle half of the mixture into a second bowl and add Shrimp to original bowl.
3
Toss shrimp until well coated.
4
Steam Shrimp until pink on stove in a steamer basket.
5
Put the cucumber, orange, bell pepper and asparagus in the second bowl and toss to coat evenly.
6
Serve by dividing the vegetable and orange mixture amongst 4 small salad plates.
7
Arrange in an appealing fashion.
8
Add shrimp (dividing by 4) to each plate.
9
I like to garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
10
Enjoy this healthy filling salad for lunch or dinner!

338

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup blood orange juice, freshly squeezed, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed, 2 teaspoons thyme, fresh chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Steamed Shrimp, Asparagus, and Blood Orange Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!